The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 819

Grace’s voice carried an unmistakable chill.

A knot tightened in Brittany’s chest.

“Yes.”

A prolonged silence followed on the other end of the line, and Brittany even started to wonder if Grace had fainted.

Just as Brittany’s patience was wearing thin, Grace finally spoke. “She started it. She needs to learn her lesson.”

Grace never would have guessed that Joie, so obedient and sweet in her presence, could be up to such mischief behind her back and even get caught red-handed.

She had brought it upon herself.

After hanging up the call with Grace, Brittany knew Grace wouldn’t interfere further. A glint of cold determination flashed in her eyes.

Five years ago, she had nearly perished at Leda’s hands, with Joie stirring the pot. It was time to settle the score.

Joie spent a night in the police station, her initial arrogance slowly crumbling as she face reality.

Her agent, her company- none were willing to take her calls, let alone bail her out.

She didn’t need to think hard to know how the online storm would ferment against her. Skilled at swaying public opinion, she knew too well the damage it could inflict when turned on her.

over twenty-four hours, Joie refused even a drop of water.

in a bottle of water and a sandwich, “You should

“Release me.”

prepared to sit and

up yet. No one’s processed y paperwork. You’re not

clenched her fists, toppling

funny? Enjoying her downfall as if it were some sort of

left, Joie felt a darkness descend before her

before the heavy door swung open.

You’re free

thought Grace had come through for her. She sprang to her feet and walked out, only to see Leda.

you

wasn’t it

but laugh at her disappointment. “Did you really expect Grace to come

naivety! Did she really think she was the Salter family’s

she followed Leda into the car. Once inside, Leda wrinkled her nose at the smell of sweat emanating from Joie. “You’ve been ir

with shame, Joie retorted, “Where in the police station is there a

nose, “You’re

“Are you

her career